CARICOM leaders thank PM Modi for putting concerns of their nations on world’s agenda as voice of Global South
Georgetown, Nov 21 (IANS) Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) of nations have expressed their gratitude to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the voice of the Global South and putting the concerns of the Caribbean nations on the world’s agenda. Responding to them at the second India-CARICOM Summit on Wednesday, PM Modi […]
Palestine condemns US veto on UN resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
Ramallah, Nov 21 (IANS) The Palestinian presidency has denounced the US for vetoing a UN Security Council resolution that called for a ceasefire and an end to Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip. In a press statement published by the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, the presidency said on Wednesday that the US used its […]
‘Smear campaign’: India rejects Canadian media report on Nijjar killing
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) India has refuted reports in Canadian media regarding the killing of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aware of the alleged plot of assassinate Nijjar,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. The MEA on Wednesday further emphasised that […]
Guyana natural partner for India’s energy security: PM Modi (Ld)
Georgetown, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Guyana would be a natural partner for energy security as the two countries signed 10 pacts for cooperation in several areas, from health and agriculture to defence, education, and digital payments. Speaking after the signing of the memorandum of understating (MoU) on Wednesday, he […]
PM Modi meets top leaders of Caribbean nations in Guyana, discusses bilateral cooperation
Georgetown (Guyana), Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the top leaders of Caribbean nations such as St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Barbados, Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Dominica on the sidelines of the second India-CARICOM Summit here and discussed strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across several key areas. Prime Minister Modi […]
‘Dedicate this to 140 crore Indians’, says PM Modi as Dominica confers him with top award
Georgetown (Guyana), Nov 21 (IANS) After being conferred the highest award for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the Covid-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated the honour to the “140 crore people living in India”. “Honoured to be conferred […]
Heavy rain likely in TN, orange alert issued for Nov 26
Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu on November 26 as an upper-level cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas within the next 24 hours. This is likely to develop into a low-pressure area in the southeast Bay […]
A voice resounding globally, PM Modi’s 14th address today in foreign Parliament
New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is honoured with ‘The Order of Excellence’, Guyana’s highest civilian honour, he is set to address a special session of the country’s Parliament on Thursday, marking yet another milestone in his global outreach. This address will be the 14th occasion when PM Modi will speak […]
C-A-R-I-C-O-M spells out 7 key pillars of India-Caribbean cooperation: PM Modi
Georgetown, Nov 21 (IANS) Leading the India-Caricom summit as the co-chair, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a seven-pillar programme of action playing on the acronym C-A-R-I-C-O-M. Having made progress in working towards the goals set at the first summit five years ago, he said the Seven Key Pillars packed into the group’s name could transfer […]
Nitin Gadkari in Bihar today to inaugurate part 3 of 4-lane project in Gaya
Patna, Nov 21 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will be in Bihar for a one-day programme on Thursday where he will inaugurate part 3 of Rajauli-Bakhtiyarpur’s 4-lane road from Gaya. Preparations have been completed, with officials inspecting the arrangements and ensuring tight security at the venues. Gadkari will inaugurate the […]
